THE STAFFORDSHIRE CANALS

Without the canals to move heavy fuel, raw material and finished products, the Potteries could never have developed in Staffordshire. Nowadays, however, the county's waterways are principally used for leisure. The map shows the main waterways including the Trent and Mersey and Shropshire Union canals.

THE STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERIES

The elements are a plate from the factory of Josiah Spode, a potter working at his wheel, a typical "Bottle Kiln" and a statue of the other famous Josiah - Wedgwood. Also included are a "Stafford Knot" - a symbol widely used throughout the county, and a map of Staffordshire with kilns marking Stoke-on-Trent.